Living in West Middleton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Middleton · Census data 2020–2024
West Middleton has 185 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median home value is $211,800.
West Middleton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Middleton at a glance
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 50.3State: 38.1
- Median home value
- $211,800State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 83.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.2%
Is West Middleton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 35.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Middleton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Middleton the median home value is $211,800, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $861 a month in housing costs.
Housing in West Middleton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 116
- Owner-occupied
- 83.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.1%
- Vacant
- 46.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.98
46.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Middleton has many vacation and second homes.
West Middleton demographics
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Middleton ›
Education in West Middleton
7.2% of adults 25 and older in West Middleton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Middleton
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 65%
- Drive alone
- 16.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 59.7%
West Middleton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Middleton | 185 | — | $211,800 | — |
| Russiaville | 1,445 | $84,457 | $182,300 | $931 |
| Kokomo | 59,122 | $55,360 | $137,400 | $939 |
| Sharpsville | 662 | $92,500 | $116,700 | $1,116 |
| Center | 605 | $103,875 | $230,000 | — |
| Cassville | 279 | $72,269 | $163,700 | — |
| Hemlock | 132 | $126,083 | $208,300 | — |
| Galveston | 1,363 | $56,927 | $130,300 | $633 |
| Burlington | 562 | $75,833 | $146,300 | $921 |
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What is the average home price in West Middleton?
The median home value in West Middleton is $211,800, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is West Middleton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 35.1%.
What is the median age in West Middleton?
The median age in West Middleton is 50.3 years (Indiana: 38.1).
What is the unemployment rate in West Middleton?
The unemployment rate in West Middleton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Middleton?
7.2% of adults in West Middleton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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